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50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025
Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not try a restaurant fundraiser? It’s truly a win-win-win: you raise money for your group, you support a local restaurant, and everyone gets to eat. And who doesn’t love to eat? Of course, many groups use a middleman for…

101 Holiday Fundraising Ideas for School Groups: PTOs, PTAs, Booster Clubs & Sports
The holiday season is a time of joy, giving and community. It is also a prime opportunity for PTAs, PTOs, Booster Clubs and other school groups to raise funds for their programs. With the festive atmosphere and generous spirit of the season, you can tap into a unique opportunity to boost your fundraising efforts. Why…

Our Top Nonprofit Blogs of 2023
As we step into a new year, let’s pause and reflect on the extraordinary journey that was 2023. Amidst challenges and uncertainties in the nonprofit world, there is a remarkable resilience, adaptability and light. Our top blogs for this year mirror the dynamic spirit of the nonprofit sector, featuring a mix of the familiar and…

5 Must-Have Features When Choosing Parent Group Treasurer Software (PTA, PTO, Boosters)
As the new school year approaches, parent groups such as PTAs, PTOs and Booster Clubs are gearing up for a fresh start. Excitement fills the air as parents, teachers and administrators collaborate to create an enriching experience for students. In all of the excitement, one aspect that is often overlooked is the financial management of…

Top 50 Animal Nonprofits with a Great Reputation
Animal protection is an important cause that has been gaining more attention in recent years. Just like injustices inflicted on humans have come to light thanks to the internet, smartphones and social media, animal cruelty, exploitation, neglect and loss of habitat are all topics that have been brought to the top of mind for many.…

30 Church Community Building Ideas
If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the donation basket without any community involvement, you may soon have a problem with fewer attendees. After all, community is the way people connect. Your congregation is more likely to feel motivated to stick with you and share your…

Grab & Go: 30 Healthier Concession Stand Ideas
Ah, the wonderful concession stand: arming kids and adults alike with Cheetos® and Snickers® for decades. Whether you have been tasked with stocking your concession stand for the local theater production or for the football season, one thing’s for sure. People love to support groups by filling their bellies! Many times, a concession stand is…

Be Prepared with this Nonprofit Audit Checklist for Parent Groups, Teams, Scouts and More
Why Perform an Audit? The annual audit: does the very thought of it make you cringe? While some may consider this task to be a burden, look on the bright side. An audit brings credibility to your organization. The board and membership will be reassured that the financial affairs of the organization are being accurately…

Kiwanis Tips: 10 Simple Ways to Stay Relevant and Increase Membership
Kiwanis has over a century of rich history steeped in community service for kids and communities. With Kiwanis, children can thrive, prosper and grow thanks to hundreds of thousands of members and volunteers worldwide. Kiwanis projects can include everything from the creation of playgrounds to bike safety clinics. Each year, clubs collectively raise more than…

10 PTO and PTA Budgeting Tips
Depending on your parent group’s financial picture, budgeting could mean two different things. If you’re strapped for cash, budgeting means making tough decisions on programs to cut. On the other hand, if you’ve just completed a lot of fundraising activities and have good cash flow, you may have lots of programs to fund. Regardless of…